1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F980 JRC
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 179,318 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F980 JRC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 179,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F980 JRC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (F980 JRC) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
F980 JRC Mileage History
- 20/06/2024166,637 mi
- 17/06/2025175,834 mi+9,197 mi
- 19/06/2026179,318 mi+3,484 mi
Average of roughly 6,357 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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